Meet The Team

Keith E. Johnson, DDS

Dr. Johnson has traveled to Ukraine and Costa Rica over the past 16 years with groups from his church. He has had the opportunity to use his dental skills to treat kids in orphanages. Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with his family snowmobiling, snow skiing, fishing, boating, and hunting. He has three children ages 24, 27, and 30. He and his wife both enjoy traveling as she has traveled to Ukraine and Costa Rica also.

Educational Background:

Dr. Johnson graduated with honors from Bethel College in 1976 and from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry with a doctorate of dental surgery degree in 1980. He has taken post-graduate courses in esthetic dentistry from the University of Minnesota. He has also taken courses to be certified in the following:

Invisalign

Sedation Dentistry

Soft Tissue Laser

Placement of Dental Implants

Professional Memberships:

American Dental Association

Minnesota Dental Association

Minneapolis District Dental Society

Jason J. Thimjon, DDS

A Minnesota native, Dr. Thimjon graduated from Bethel University with a degree in Biology and then went on to earn his dental degree from University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, Dr. Thimjon was honored with the “Compassionate Care in a Caring Manner Award” by the dental faculty at the University of Minnesota.

Prior to entering the dental profession, Dr. Thimjon spent twelve years in a successful business career, primarily in the field of health care. He participated in several mission opportunities to the country of Haiti. He believes strongly these experiences have positively shaped his practice philosophy. Dr. Thimjon is focused on providing quality dental care in a conservative, kind and empathetic manner. He loves to educate and help patients make the best decision for their individual needs. It is always his goal that patients have a positive dental experience.

Dr. Thimjon remains an active member of various professional organizations and is committed to expanding his knowledge through continuing education. He continues to have a strong interest in dental service missions, specifically to the country of Haiti – the birthplace of his two adopted children. Having one child who is profoundly Deaf keeps him and his family busy learning American Sign Language. When not in the office, Dr. Thimjon enjoys experiencing good food, architecture and the arts, gardening and traveling to the family cabin in Wisconsin.

Debbie has enjoyed working as a practice administrator in the dental field for over 35 years. She is a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers, Vice President of the AADOM Twin Cities Chapter Study Club and a member of the Dental Practice Enrichment Coalition.

Debbie has been with Stone & Johnson since 2005 and she is proud of the genuine concern and care that our dedicated team has for our patients. She believes that care, along with the integrity of our doctors, our technology, and our comprehensive services are what keeps our patients coming back and referring their friends and family to us. We learn together and we have fun together and that comfortable atmosphere is something you will experience when you visit our office.

Debbie and her husband have four children and six grandchildren which have been an added blessing in her life. She loves spending time with her family and getting “up North” whenever they are able.

Kayla – Scheduling Coordinator

Kayla has been a part of the dental team at Stone and Johnson since January of 2017, but she has been active in the dental field for over 7 years, helping patients in different capacities.

When not at work she loves reading, crocheting and being active playing softball and volleyball. She lives with her husband and their son and cat in the Southwest Metro. Kayla is one of the first of many friendly faces you will see upon entering the office and she loves helping out patients in any way that she can!

Nicole – Accounts Coordinator

Nicole started with Stone and Johnson Dental Group in April 2014. She attended MN State University in Mankato and has been in the dental field since 2006. Nicole will welcome you with her bubbly personality and help you understand and plan for any care you need. She is a rockstar with her knowledge of insurance!

Nicole and her husband have three amazing children and a black lab at home. In her spare time she loves to spend time with her family and friends, go on trips, spend time on the lake and watch her son and husband play the sports they love.

Tina – Certified Licensed Dental Assistant

Tina graduated from the Dental Assisting program in 2011. She enjoys meeting and caring for patients and is currently pursuing her nursing degree.

When she is not studying, she loves trying new restaurants and eating. After graduating she hopes to join some mission trips and volunteer her time in the medical and dental field.

Katie - Licensed Dental Assistant

Katie graduated from St Cloud AVTI in 1987 She really enjoys the ever changing world of dentistry. The latest change that she is excited about is Six Month Smiles. If you have any questions on how this can help you improve your smile, please call, she would love to give you the details on this new orthodontic care.

Katie has been with Stone and Johnson Dental since 2010 and we love the way she interacts with our patients. Her calm and caring nature makes her a perfect fit for our sedation dentistry patients.

Katie and her husband Rick have been married for over 25 years and have two adult children; Maria and Jake. Her family enjoys spending time together, trying to spend as much of it outside as they can, enjoying all that Minnesota has to offer.

Cindy – Certified Licensed Dental Assistant

Cindy has been with Stone and Johnson Dental since 1995. She graduated from the Dental Assistant program at Normandale College and is Certified and Licensed in sealants, oral sedation and administering nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Cindy enjoys assisting and her love of educating and visiting with our patients shines through whether she is assisting or helping out at our front desk.

In her spare time, she likes watching the Vikings play football, playing Candy Crush, gardening, and going on cruises with her husband Paul & her parents. She claims “You could say we are “Cruise-a-holics” (LOL).

Zulma – Registered Dental Hygienist

Zulma graduated with a Bachelor’s degree; majoring in Dental Hygiene from Metropolitan State University and Normandale Community College in May of 2015. She also has a Dental Assisting background having graduated from that program in May of 2013.

Zulma loves to educate patients on tips and tricks to sustain the best oral hygiene and loves to make patients feel welcomed and cared for any time they are with her in the chair.
In her free time, Zulma enjoys the outdoors (summers in particular) spending time with family and friends and also running around with her dog Blue.

Katie – Registered Dental Hygienist

Katie graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in May of 2015. She enjoys learning about new advances in oral healthcare and helping patients love their smiles. If you’re looking for a friendly face to bring your kids to see, Katie always looks forward to the days her schedule is filled with children.

In her free time Katie likes to read, travel and find all the best restaurants Minneapolis has to offer. She is also an avid sports fan and enjoys playing golf and doing yoga.

Amanda – Registered Dental Hygienist

Amanda has been a part of the Stone and Johnson Team since 2002. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know her patients and hearing about their lives. She feels fortunate in her profession to be able to share the tools and provide the care needed for a healthy smile and it shows in the way she cares for each and every one of the patients that she sees.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Amanda and her husband Doug were married in April of 2012. They were blessed with their son Evan in May of 2013 and the three of them welcomed Evan’s little brother Isaac in October of 2015. Life is Good! Amanda is looking forward to meeting you!!